Marijuana and Hashish commonly called “pot” or “grass”, marijuana is produced from the leave of Cannabis sativa. Hashish is a concentrated form of cannabis made from unadulterated resin from the female plant. The main active ingredient in both marijuana and hashish is tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), a mild hallucinogen. Marijuana is a drug commonly used by teenagers. Marijuana is not physically addicting, but its long-term effects have been the subject of much debate. However, the use of marijuana for
that lead to the presence of various point of views and sometimes to conflicts and quarrels. The most trending and prevailing issue in Lebanon today is the legalization of cannabis. Some people show their support and approval for the cultivation of hashish while others still consider it as an outlawed act and all the cannabis dealers should be arrested. However, many countries have decriminalized the ownership of lands planted with weeds, like, India, Colombia, Chile, Jamaica, Mexico, Spain, Uruguay
To some people, it’s a relaxing herb, something to temporarily pull the mind off reality. Others view it as a harmful drug with numerous side effects. Marijuana, also known as Cannabis or weed, is one of the most controversial drugs worldwide. It comes from the Indian hemp plant, and the part that contains the “drug” is found primarily in the flowers. When sold, it is a mixture of dried out leaves, stems, flowers and seeds of the hemp plant; it is usually green, brown or gray in color. With a few
The main point of this article is to show the audience what the author had been experiencing first hand during his first try consuming Hashish; the feeling and experience with a hallucinogenic drug. Hashish had been causing the narrator to feel things extensively- feel things are moving extremely slow, or over a long period of time knowing that real time would be passing as just a few minutes. Patience had been slowly lost. He began to find interest in the smallest of many things; unrolling a ball
To some people, it’s a relaxing herb, something to temporarily pull the mind off reality. Others view it as a harmful drug with numerous side effects. Marijuana, also known as Cannabis or weed, is one of the most controversial drugs worldwide. It comes from the Indian hemp plant, and the part that contains the “drug” is found primarily in the flowers. When sold, it is a mixture of dried out leaves, stems, flowers and seeds of the hemp plant; it is usually green, brown or gray in color. With a few
Janelle Munoz Mrs.Mendez English II 2 March 2018 Legalizing Marijuana When will marijuana be legalized just like alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs? In this modern day, people are smoking marijuana like never before they don’t care if it’s not legalized. Many people break the law because of marijuana, why not just legalize and make it less of a problem? If they legalize it they can make the same law with alcohol, where you can’t buy it until you’re 21 years old. Alcohol has been proven that
Cannabis Definition: Cannabis is derived from the cannabis plant cannabis sativa. It is cultivated and grown in many tropical and temperate areas in the world. It can be grown in almost any climate, and it is increasingly cultivated by means of indoor hydroponic technology. Delta-9 Tetrahydro-Cannabinol is the main active ingredient in cannabis, commonly known as THC. This ingredient of the plant causes the effect on the brain and gives the feel of ‘high’. There is a wide range of THC potency between
The Romantic period is one of the most celebrated periods in the history of literature as it is in this period that imagination, inspiration and nature were given the maximum importance and upheld as themes. However the use of ‘opium’ plays a vital role as many of the authors used it, with or without the knowledge of its side effect. Opium was often prescribed as medicine, given that; it was almost two centuries before when there was not much advancement in medicine. If a person used opium they are
Marijuana, also known as Cannabis, is derived from the Cannabis plant and is used commonly for either recreational or medical purposes. Marijuana is composed of chemicals such as tetrahydrocannabinol (HTC, and over eighty cannabinoids. Marijuana is acknowledged for providing smokers with a “high” feeling. Since the twentieth century, this illicit drug has been banned across the world. However, over the past few years studies have been conducted on marijuana and the results show that it can actually
White Oak Bark –BENEFITES, USES, SIDE EFFECTS, SUPPLEMENT In the search for natural cures for different kind of illnesses you may have across to oak tree, but still most of us hardly ever heard of it. Herbal medicine recognizes this remedy and claims that it can help with many, many diseases. Herbal medicine also argues that the bark of the white oak (its latin name is Quercus alba which means "good tree") has been in some countries used for centuries and that its possibilities didn't reach its
BULLETPROOF COFFEE. Bulletproof coffee could sound like ammunition like coffee or coffee that is proof to bullets but not so. A bullet is a small metal object that is fired from a gun, cylindrical in shape and sometimes containing explosives. The word bulletproof coffee could have been inspired by the shape of the coffee beans used in the producing of the coffee itself but far from the gun bullet as it were. This is a type of coffee that is branded consisting of some upgraded black coffee beans
While the use of the e-cigarettes or vape nowadays had increasing aggressively as an alternatives of smoking and even to stop smoking is actually unreasonable.And what worsen more is what social justify and think about the vape are . They themselves claimed that vape is safe and good alternatives in order to stop smoking eventhough the effect , ingredients used are still under research . While many campaign against e-cigarettes had been done , its still not enough and success to educate people as
The historical backdrop of opium in China started with the utilization of opium for therapeutic purposes amid the seventh century. In the seventeenth century, the act of blending opium with tobacco for smoking spread from Southeast Asia, making a far more prominent request. The role of opium as a commodity in Chinese society during the 1700s will be discussed. The paper explores the roles played by China and the British in the opium wars and the impact the wars had on the relations between Western
Pros and Cons of Marijuana Legalization Marijuana is the most commonly used illicit substance in the United States. More than half of American adults have tried using marijuana at least once in their life. You may have read or heard stories on how marijuana use was mostly linked to people who were very vocal with their opinions. Seeing their favorite performers during a live concert may have been the start of the spreading of this illegal drug which has caused so many lives. When experts found out
“Sin taxes” are a type of excise tax levied on harmful products such as alcohol or tobacco. One of cigarette taxes’ purposes is to reduce smoking habits. However, what seems like a simple solution to generate revenue for the government and deter a harmful habit has social consequences that cannot be overlooked. Because cigarette taxes are currently regressing society by hurting low-income smokers and encouraging smuggling in the United States, they should either be revoked, or the generated revenue
The light has been used for centuries to treat various types of diseases. Light therapy has evolved into one of the healthiest for depression treatment options. Is it really a great option to treat depression? Are there side effects of light therapy? Keep reading to know more. Light therapy is an established treatment with rare side effects that different kinds of light used to treat various conditions. The successful implementation of the light therapy requires knowing the principles of chronobiology
Medical marijuana can help millions of people with diseases and illnesses. There is a receptor, the CB1 receptor, located in the body’s major organs that is targeted by the THC in cannibis. Then the receptor detects the THC and begins to eliminate any pain or dangerous chemicals in the body. This reaction proves that marijuana would be effective if used for medicinal purposes. Cannibis has been shown to reduce the nausea cancer patients experience when treated with chemotherapy. Also, multiple sclerosis
Vaporizers are devices which permit you to literally vaporize cannabis instead of smoking it. We are talking real sci-fi stuff here. There are some of the drawbacks of Vaporizing. For one, not many studies have been done on the health impact of vaporizers, meaning that little is known about their long-term effects. Another drawback is their appeal to non-smokers. Critics argue that the availability of vaporizers may lead more people to use cannabis who would otherwise be turned off by the idea of
Marijuana is one of the most common drugs in the world and it comes from a special plant known as Cannabis Sativa. Marijuana has become commonly known by other names such as weed, pot, Mary Jane, ganja, grass, cannabis and many others. National Institute of Drug Abuse. 2013. What is marijuana?. [ONLINE] Available at:http://www.drugabuse.gov/publications/research-reports/marijuana/what-marijuana. [Accessed 08 January 15]. It can have many side effects and the longer you use the drug the more damage
Jean Paul Balzac Ms. Seijo English 10 4 February 2014 Marijuana In 1919, alcohol was made illegal across the United States with the goal to better people’s lives and make society safer. During the fourteen years that the prohibition lasted, crime rate nearly doubled, unemployment rose, and tax revenue decreased. Eventually the ban on alcohol was repealed because of its negative impact on the economy and society. Now fast forward to the year 2015, where a common substance known as marijuana is